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Justin Coaley is a partner in the Corporate/M&A Group at CMS London. 

Justin’s practice particularly focuses on complex indirect real estate transactions such as multi-jurisdictional portfolio acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Justin also advises in relation to the corporate aspects of REITs and fund establishments. Justin regularly advises on transactions across a wide variety of real estate asset classes including office, logistics, PRS/BTR, student accommodation and retail. His clients include a range of UK and international institutional investors as well as fund managers and specialist sector operators.

Relevant experience

  • QuadReal in relation to their £580m purchase of UK PRS/BTR and Student Accommodation Portfolio.
  • APG in relation to their buyout of Hammerson’s 50% interest in VIA Outlets.
  • CPPIB in relation to their £1.5bn PRS JV with Lendlease.
  • CPPIB in relation to their c. £1.7bn acquisition programme of various student accommodation portfolios including the Liberty Living portfolio and management platform.

Education

  • 2007 – LLB, University of Sheffield, Sheffield.

Insights by Justin

CMS advises on the disposal of assets of a portfolio managed by Columbia Threadneedle Investments to 3i Infrastructure plc

16 Mar 2026 2 min read

Corporate Real Estate Insights

07 Oct 2025 2 min read

Back to Basics | Real Estate Joint Ventures: Governance and Management

20 Dec 2024 10 min read

CMS Funds Group | Back to Basics briefings

23 May 2024 1 min read
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